Problem with both of these systems is they don't typically fit most racks. You need a extra deep rack to fit them if you plan on using rails. We have racks full of the Quanta ones which required some tweaks and what not. They are also a bit wider than the typical server as well the rails are basically just shelves which cause issues as universal shelves will cause the rack to bow outwards as well once you put around 18 systems into it.For those that missed this deal, here's a similar setup for a standard Supermicro (or similar) 1U motherboard build I've had in my watchlist for quite some time (waiting for a price drop):
Optimized Supermicro 1U 12 Bay 3.5 LFF ATX Storage Chassis CSE-801L 400watt Rail | eBay
Supermicro 1U 12x 3.5" Drive Bays Internal. Chassis only. This Can fit ATX Motherboards. Drive bay: 12x 3.5" Supermicro caddy Internal. Rail Kit: Supermcro rail kit. Processor: NO CPUs Installed. Build ID: 306705.www.ebay.com
Doesn't quite qualify for a "Great Deal", not until they lower the prices more as the S-SKUD2 was $280 + tax once you figured in price + shipping, and you got 2x PCIe slots and mobo to boot.
Maybe someone can shoot off a few Offers for a discount on a couple, and report back?
EDIT: There's also this one I've had in my watchlist for a while, waiting on a discount...
1U Storage Server CTO Barebone 12x LFF HD Bay QCT D51PH-1ULH 12GB/s SAS3 JBOD IT | eBay
Motherboard: D51PH. QuantaPlex 1U 12 Bay 3.5 4x 2.5" Single Node. Drive Bays: 12 Bay 3.5 4x 2.5". Rear Bays: 0 Bay N/A. - Item tested to power on and all specs show in BIOS, We Warranty Hardware Only, not Software.www.ebay.com
Great systems otherwise.